IAPG Renewable Energy Conversion Working Group Meeting 2018

The Interagency Advanced Power Group (IAPG) Renewable Energy Conversion Working Group (RECWG) meeting is scheduled for July 17-18, 2018, at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Basic Research Innovation and Collaboration Center in Arlington, Virginia.

Meeting Goals

The IAPG emphasizes program coordination and dissemination of technical information to increase the effectiveness of government programs, avoid duplication, identify technology gaps, and maximize success in research efforts. The RECWG meeting will provide a forum for a cross-cutting review of current government research activities across the interest of RECWG members within the IAPG member agencies (Army, Navy, Air Force, DOE, and NASA).

Meeting Venue

Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
Basic Research Innovation and Collaboration Center (BRICC)
4100 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 450 – NEW ADDRESS
Arlington, VA 22203

Meeting Attendees – Please Review Carefully

Attendance at the RECWG meeting is limited to U.S. persons – citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs), also known as permanent resident aliens (PRAs) or green card holders.

• Government employees, includes Intergovernmental Personnel Act employees.
• Employees of federally funded R&D centers (FFRDCs). This only includes employees of the FFRDC, not the administering entity. View the Master Government List of Federally Funded R&D Centers.

Meeting Registration

Registration for the IAPG Renewable Energy Conversion Working Group Meeting 2018 is now closed. Please contact Renee O’Brokta for questions.

Deadline for registration: June 29, 2018.

All presenters as well as meeting attendees are required to register for the meeting. No walk-in/day-of meeting registrations will be permitted.

Overall Agenda

While the agenda is preliminary and subject to change, the RECWG Leaders have planned the following overall agenda:

We encourage you to add this meeting to your travel calendar, and forward this announcement along to other interested colleagues and managers.

Transportation – Airports

The Washington, DC area is serviced by three airports:

• Reagan National Airport
• Dulles International Airport
• Baltimore/Washington International Airport

Lodging

Below is a list of hotels in close proximity to the BRICC. Hotels are listed in order of their proximity to the BRICC.

We also suggest the Crystal City area for additional government rate rooms.

Metro Travel

The BRICC is accessible via the Ballston-MU Station of the Metro System. Download a Metro map or schedule.

Parking

*Limited underground parking is available for $8.00 per day (Cash, Discover, Master Card and Visa accepted). The parking garage entrance is on Randolph Street. *Additional street parking is available.

Food Accommodations

While there is no registration fee, monies will be collected at the on-site registration desk for beverages and snacks provided. We ask meeting attendees to be prepared with cash to pay for these accommodations. The cost to attendees is $5.00 per person, per day. Lunch will be on your own. There are numerous dining options in the immediate area.

Group Dinner

A group dinner/social is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Please indicate on your registration if you would like to attend. Charges will be individually billed.

Presentations

If you plan to present at the RECWG meeting, an electronic copy of your presentation in MS PowerPoint or Adobe PDF format should be sent to Renee O’Brokta, IAPG Support Specialist, at renee.obrokta@nasa.gov, no later than July 9, 2018. The use of Mac or specialized graphics software for your presentation is not available.

Additional Contact Information

If you know of a presentation that might be of interest to the RECWG community, please contact one of the following RECWG leaders.